Site map

Please see below for a complete list of the pages and information which our website has to offer :

  • Home : The Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon official website including all our latest news and information
  • About Us : The Community Foundation is an independent charity (registered no 1123126) formed in 1991 and dedicated to strengthening local communities by awarding grants to local charities and voluntary groups.
    • Vision, Mission, Values : Our Vision is to create a culture of giving that will enable funding of local voluntary organisatons and community groups, and strengthen communities in Wiltshire and Swindon.
    • Staff : View the Community Foundation’s Staff. You can contact any member of staff by using the corresponding email address.
    • Board : The Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees
    • Patrons : The Community Foundation’s Patrons
    • Finance : View our latest audited accounts
    • Publications : View our newsletters and annual reviews by clicking on the links to download. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these files.
    • Community Foundations : Community Foundations are an American concept that was brought to the UK in the 1980s. During the last two decades, Community Foundations have spread rapidly around the globe.
    • Fund Profiles : Fund Profiles
    • Grant Profiles : Grant Profiles
  • Giving : The Community Foundation makes giving to charity rewarding, enjoyable and hassle free. We can help you make a meaningful and lasting contribution to your local community.
    • Corporate Donors : Corporate Donors
    • Friends : The Friends of the Community Foundation formed in 1997 with the aim of raising awareness of the work of the Community Foundation through newsletters, events and other fundraising activities.
    • Charitable Trusts : The Community Foundation already works closely with many charitable trusts operating in the county.
    • Funds for Individuals : Funds for Individuals
    • Donor FAQs : Donors Frequently Asked Questions
  • Funds : The Community Foundation manages almost 100 Endowment Funds as well as “flow-through” funds which we distribute to local causes on behalf of the donor.
  • Grants : We understand the problems faced by smaller grass-roots groups and aim to offer help where it is most needed.
    • Grant funds : Community Foundation Grant funds
    • Application process : The Community Foundation’s application process
    • Downloads : Information for grant applicants and grant recipients
    • Grants awarded : In 2006/07 we awarded grants to 238 projects run by local charities and voluntary organisations.
    • Grants FAQs : Grants - Frequently Asked Questions
  • Adviser pages : If you are a lawyer, accountant or financial advisor, you may already be aware of how the Community Foundation can assist by advising your clients on charitable giving.
    • Legacies : Leaving a gift in your Will is an important way to make a huge difference to your local community for generations to come. When you leave a gift in your Will, we ensure your gift stays local and supports the causes you care about most.
    • Trust Transfers : The Community Foundation works closely with many charitable trusts operating in the county.
    • Tax effective giving : Charitable giving can be an effective option for reducing tax liability both for private individuals and for corporate donors.
  • News : Read the latest WSCF News
    • News Archive : Please see here for all our archived back dates news stories.
  • Contact WSCF : Contact WSCF with any enquiries you may have.
  • Search : Search
  • Sign Up : Sign up for the latest updates from the Community Foundation
  • Sitemap : WSCF complete list of the pages and information which our website has to offer
  • Privacy : WSCF Privacy policy
  • Terms : WSCF Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility : WSCF Accessibility policy
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Community Foundation wins National Charity Award

The Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon wins National Charity Award
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Bishop of Swindon to be Patron

The Rt Revd Dr Lee Rayfield, the Bishop of Swindon, has agreed to become a Patron of the Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon.
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New CEO appointed

We are delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive, Rosemary Macdonald
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